Wednesday, September 28, 2011

How do you give students access to a Google Docs form?

Using the Google Docs form is a wonderful way to assess students.  Once they submit the form, student results are collected in a Google Docs spreadsheet. One question that I've been asked is how do you post the link to the form on a web site.  Download the directions...if you have questions, let me know and I'll pay you a visit.

Click here for directions to develop a Google Docs Form.

Free printable worksheets for K-6

Are you looking for supplemental handouts...click here!

Monday, September 26, 2011

Google docs templates





Did you know that there are doc templates germane to specific curricular areas and grade levels?  Once your Google Docs are open, use the CREATE drop down menu and select template gallery. then click on Public Templates.

Type in your grade level or subject area in the search box and click on Search Templates.  There are treasures waiting to be found!

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Free cyberbullying Toolkit

Standing up, Not Standing By: A Free Cyberbullying Toolkit for Educators 
Every day, you see how cyberbullying hurts students, disrupts classrooms, and impacts your school's culture. So how should you handle it? What are the right things to do and say? What can you do today that will help your students avoid this pitfall of our digital world?
Access the grade level specific free toolkits to help you take on those questions and take an effective stand against cyberbullying. So start here. Use it now. Rely on it to start your year off right. 
Watch the introductory video...

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Flood Watch projections

Here's another Google Earth file that displays flood watch areas in real time and gives the viewer a projection for the next few days.

Monday, September 5, 2011

National Weather Service warnings in real time


Download a Google Earth file that will give you real time data on hurricanes, tornadoes and flash flood warnings.  Once the file comes up in Google Earth, make sure that the Weather Layer is checked.